Chicago Public Schools Celebrates the Start of Summer with Programming

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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students, staff, and parents will conclude another record-breaking school year on June 6. This year, CPS elementary students received national recognition for posting academic growth in reading and math and the Class of 2024 earned more than 55,000 hours of college credit and more than a billion dollars in scholarships to date. The District is now opening registration for a robust array of summer enrichment, transition, and partner programming opportunities that will help students continue learning, exploring their interests, and enjoying time with each other until school resumes on August 26. CPS schools offer summer programming in three categories; academic, enrichment, and transition. The academic-based programs provide students with extra support in mastering essential concepts in core subjects and the largest of these programs is known as “Summer Bridge,” a program open to all CPS students, but specifically targeting those children who need extra academic support. The curriculum includes the core subjects of math and reading, but also hands-on experiences in both science and social studies. In addition, the District partners with city agencies and organizations to expand summer CPS’ summer meal program, LunchStop, runs Monday to Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from June 24  to August 9 at select locations families can visit cps.edu/summermeals for more info. Additionally, all students enrolled in summer programming at a CPS school and any children who live in the area served by the summer program are eligible for meals during meal service times.  For more information or to register, visit www.cps.edu

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